Cars and Car Repairs for Low Income Families

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There are many programs that offer free cars for low income families, and free car repairs for low income families. Sadly they don’t tell people who need this most. I am not sure why they keep these things such a big secret with so many people in need. Not owning a car is tough. Everyday things are a hassle such as: making it to work on time, grocery shopping, picking up your child from school when they are sick, Dr. appointments, the list goes on. Public transportation is scary especially with small children. Not only that, it takes up a lot of time. With that being said I have decided to take it upon myself and find this information and share it with the world in hopes to help people who truly need a car.

There is help out there if you qualify. Please take the time to make phone calls, write letters and search all the resources I have listed for you. I have spent countless hours finding as much information as I can to help those in need, because I know what it’s like to be poor and not to have a car and other important necessities. Car distributions are reserved for households without a car, not families wanting a second car or young adults considered as dependents.

With so many people in need these days and a car being a very important necessity they now have more and more programs popping up to help families get a car who otherwise could not afford one. If you qualify for a car from a charity, you don’t have to pay for the car. It will be donated to your family free of charge. If you are a low income family you may be eligible to receive a free, discount car and/or car repairs from a nonprofit organization or car charity organization. If so, the car you will receive will be absolutely free because someone special with a huge heart has already donated it, just for someone like you.PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS. Nor am I in anyway whatsoever affiliated with any of them. Common Qualifications for a Free Car from Charities:

-Low income

-Victims of natural disaster

-Families living in transitional living shelters

-Families transitioning from public assistance to work

-Victims of domestic violence

-Medically needy

-Military families in need

-Non-profit organizations

If you know of any resources you would like to share please let me know and I will be happy to add it to the list. I will continually add to this page as I find more resources. I wish you all the best in finding the help you need.

Nationwide

Online Car Donation– has provided thousands of free cars to families in need as well as social service agencies and numerous charitable organizations. DO NOT CALL TO ASK FOR HELP! If you would like to apply for a free vehicle click here and explain your situation in the provided form. If they select you to receive a vehicle they will contact you.

1-800-Charity Carsprovides free vehicles to a wide array of clients such as: victims of domestic violence, medically needy, natural disaster victims, families transitioning from public assistance to work, families living in transitional living shelters, the working poor, non-profit organizations, and more. Click here to apply.

Modest Needs – helps with assistance for car repair. Click here to sign up and find more information on this program.

Alabama

Caring Cars Program Alabama (Madison County) provides cars to low income families for job transportation. This program is for families who cannot afford to buy a car or cannot qualify for a traditional car loan. Each family receiving a car will be charged a small down payment and small monthly payments at 0% interest to cover program costs. Approval is based on need. Applicants must meet all of the requirements to be eligible. Click here.

California

Irvine Car Ministry (Irvine California) helps to create hope to deserving persons with a donated car. Supports those in need through the various Mariners Outreach Ministries. Click herefor more information.

The Benevolence Program Mike Rose’s Auto Body, Inc. has joined with other members of the community along with their insurance partners, to present the Benevolence Program. The Benevolence Program is a community relations program whose mission is to: Present refurbished “new” used cars to deserving individuals or organizations during the holiday season. Click herefor more information.

Colorado

Good News Garage program of Lutheran Social Services with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont provides affordable and reliable transportation options for people in need. Click here to read more.

Cars for Charity (Non-profit organizations only) is a non-profit organization that helps other non-profit organizations to have an in-house vehicle because they financially are unable to spend the money. Click here.

Florida

Florida Citrus Cars (No Link) addresses transportation needs for people who are leaving welfare for work. Only qualified residents can will be able to lease a good used car for a small monthly free. They are required to retain employment, and maintain automobile insurance, and after two years of successful participation they gain ownership of the car. To qualify, you must apply at one of Polk Works’ One-Stop Career Centers in Lakeland, Winter Haven or Lake Wales, meet income requirements and prove that not having reliable transportation is a barrier to getting a job. For more information call 863-683-5627 ext. 130.

Georgia

CAR MINISTRY in Georgia Volunteers from McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church in Powder Springs, Ga., repair cars for needy people once a month.

Illinois

C.A.R.S. Ministry over the last 20+ years, the C.A.R.S. (Christian Auto Repairmen Serving) Ministry of Willow Creek Community Church has provided reliable transportation to thousands of qualified single moms in their community. Reliable vehicles and auto repairs free-of-charge, helping single parents and their families gain independence and opportunity. Click here for more details.

Car Ministry (Chicagoland ,IL Area) distributes donated vehicles to needy families in the Chicagoland area. Click here for more information on this program.

Heartland Cars Ministry helps those in need receive dependable transportation to help them get to work, church, doctor appointments, school, and daycare. Click here for more information.

Kansas

Cars 4 Christmas – For Veterans. Cars 4 Christmas is a not for profit that provides FREE basic transportation to disadvantaged individuals. Application are be kept on file for 3 years, you will not get status updates. If you are chosen you will be notified. For the application click on Apply for a Vehicle at the top.

Cars 4 Heros – For family of a Veterans. Cars 4 Heros is a not for profit that provides FREE basic transportation to disadvantaged individuals. Application are be kept on file for 3 years, you will not get status updates. If you are chosen you will be notified. For the application click on Apply for a Vehicle under Forms at the top.

Maryland

Vehicles For Change(Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC) receives car donations and then award them at affordable prices to eligible families in need in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC area. To qualify for a vehicle, you must meet their basic criteria. Click here to find out more on the programs they offer.

Massachusetts

Good News Garage operates car donation programs giving cars to low income families in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Click here for more information.

Wheel Get There program supplies low cost vehicles to people with low income from vehicles they receive as donations. Click here for more information.

New Jersey

CARS Ministry is a self-supporting ministry of Princeton Alliance Church designed to provide vehicles to single moms and families in need. Click here for more information and how to apply.

New York

Wheels to Work (Otsego County, NY) is a transportation assistance program designed to support income eligible households in acquiring safe, reliable transportation. Click here for more information.

North Carolina

Car Ministry helps provide low income families a suitable vehicle. They consider application letters from people in the community who are going through a challenging life situation and are without a vehicle for transportation. Click here to apply.

Wheels For Hope is operated on a volunteer basis and provides low income families with reliable, affordable cars. Click here to apply.

Pennsylvania

Community Auto (Allegheny, Butler or Beaver Counties)NHCO’s Community Auto program makes vehicle ownership affordable to low-income individuals and families experiencing economic hardship. Applicants must be residents of Allegheny, Butler or Beaver counties in Pennsylvania and work a minimum of 25 hours a week or have a hire letter in hand, dependent children in the home, need a vehicle for work and perform basic, daily functions such as grocery shopping and getting children to school, day care and medical appointments and so on. Click here.

Grace Car Ministry(York County, PA) donates cars to needy families within York County. They only place between 10 and 15 cars each year. They help typically, single mothers with one or two children trying to support a family on a minimum wage salary. People who have lost their job and are looking for a job but their car has died and they have nowhere to turn. People who are just starting to see the light at the end of the financial tunnel, but their car seems to consume any extra cash due to repairs. Click here to find out how to apply.

FREE Gas USA is a nonprofit gasoline grant assistance provider. You must be low income and are a United States citizen in need of gasoline to drive to work, medical appointments, school, grocery shopping, etc. Grants are awarded monthly to pre-qualified candidates based on your level of income, need, circumstance and the availability of grant funding. To find out if you qualify for a grant, please read all of the instructions on their website before you attempt to submit your application. Click here.

If your information is above and you would like it removed or modified. Please email me at angie(at)angiesangelhelpnetwork.com with the subject line PLEASE REMOVE. Thank you. -PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS. Nor am I in anyway whatsoever affiliated with any of them.

Comments

Does anyone know of any other places that will either help get the car I have repaired or help to get another one? I need tires, three wheel studs are broke off my right front wheel, exhaust is broke, needs brakes and springs and struts on the front, and a frontend alignment. I am a single father of two small boys and their mother hasn’t paid child support in four years, I am totally disabled and we are surviving on $1030 disability income. I want to try and find out if there is some way of me going back to work but without a car and two small boys to care for this is virtually impossible without some help. Anyone who has some ideas or information of who might be able to help us in the Holland, MI, area. Thank you and God Bless! Gary, Jayden, and Jordan Moreland

Does anyone know of anyone that can help with car repair in beaver county my van needs a lot of work done and I don’t have the money. I really need my van so my boyfriend can go to work to provide for us and I have 3 kids and 2 that see a doctor in Pittsburgh so I really need our van if someone can help with research I would be so grateful thank u so much.

Does anyone know of places that will help me with car repairs? I am disabled. I have many doctor appointment. My car transmission went out yesterday. I have no money to get it fixed. I live in Bradenton FL its Manatee County. I have no family, no friends who are able to help.
Thank you

I lost my ride in June and I need a ride to go to dr. appointments. I’ve been a insulin dependent diabetic for 26 years. I checked and my insurance doesn’t pay for shuttles to and from. I’ve missed 2 appts. and now my neurologist wanted to charge me $50. After I told him how relatives will say they are coming but don’t show up….. he gave me a break. I’m also going to Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for additional training so I can work from home. If I had a truck, I wouldn’t have to rent one because I’m being forced to move by 9/15.
The website that I started is on the backburner because I need somewhere to move and a truck

I want to thank you for taking the time to put all of this out for people to be able to find help. I am a 62 year young woman with multiple health issues who two months ago my car died and could not be revived. Dispensed on my car to et me every where I needed to go and without it I am lost. Public transportation is a nightmare for me. Depend not dispensed. I live in Washington and looking at the list could not find any place on it. Is there any organization here. Thank you for reading this and your dedication to us in need.

I am in so much desperate need to find a vehicle I have searched endlessly online and found none of them will help because they are out of my state, and I have medical issues that interfere with everyday things I have to do I cannot even go out anywhere hardly at all, my neighbors do not want me asking them for a ride to my doctors or grocery store and I am not even suppose to carry heavy items.. I have hypertension (high blood pressure) and other breathing problem while walking out there stops me from reaching where I want to go and I have also gone to ER at hospital quite some time since then, for getting sick out there even in summer months. no matter what season it is, doctors and the police officers were trying to urge me to get a vehicle and get help getting one to put online my need,i sort of scoffed at them told them I would never find one, they didn’t even think I would say that, and said hey don’t say that I can work but no vehicle to do it, things are too far to walk, and there is no public transit here and no taxi cabs they discontinued the taxi cabs long time ago, because no one ever hardly called or used a taxi cab here in this small township, this is really tough then I thought it would be but I am holding out and hoping my story here will help you to see what I am going through, and my need for a vehicle, I had a fundraiser on gofundme.com before and never raised anything I was completely ignored, a lot of people out there just don’t understand, so I hope you all can help in some way I can get a vehicle and if good word is put in for me, may god bless and keep you safe and thank you from my heart

I live in illinois springfield trying to find a free car or one for low income. Want to go to work after being on ssi. Car I had engine blew and need your help.
I live a soc sec but want to get a job to be able to make ends met.

Hi I am in desperate need of a car I work only 30 hours a week because I live in a small town and there are no opertunrys for a decent paying job out here. If I had a car I would be able to work in phx and start school like I would like too. I have 2 little girls I want to give a better life too if there is anything at all you can do direct me in the right direction something please contact me.

Hi, I am disabled and I am caring for my granddaughter, she was removed from her mother because of neglect and abuse. A car would mean the world to us, I need to go to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, the pharmacy. She also is ADHD and needs to see her doctor. Thank you

I’m a 57 year old woman near Tucker, GA, I haven’t had steady work since August 2016, I allowed my daughter to use my car 1 time on a rainy day and yes there was a fender bender. She’s ok but my car isn’t. The way it was hit knocked the wheel off something on the right side front causing it to drive extremely wobbly, not safe to drive. I dont have the funds to have it fixed or even get it to a garage. I need my car a 1998 Toyota RAV4 with 285,000 miles on it but it drove great before this. I need that car to go on interviews and do errands. My home is already on the pre foreclosure list. I’d appreciate any help but most of all for some angel to fix my car so i can find a job and save my home. Thank you.

Seems to me you don’t understand that you need to get in touch with the organizations she has listed, the applications are not going to be done for you.
If you have a social worker they may help you fill out forms, or maybe at the church you go to some one can help you fill out the forms

Thank you for making this list. I’m hoping to find a way to get my car repaired so I don’t miss any more work. It’s very hard for some of us out here who are alone and working hard to keep a job. I really appreciate all of the information you have compiled for people. Have a wonderful day 😀 ♡♡♡

I live with my girlfriend currently in mankato, MN and I just bought a 1994 Chevy s10 with only 74k miles and runs great and great gas mileage. However I decided to go to church for the first time in like ten years and my starter stopped working and we have no other working vehicle to get to and from doctor appointments local and non local. My girlfriend has epilepsy issues and I’m getting my license January 24th 2017 and am on disability and it took everything I had to get a working vehicle and make the repairs I was able to make however I do not have enough to get a starter for my pickup which is $70 including the core charge. Any help would be greatly appreciated we are desperately in as my girlfriend has medical appointments that she needs to attend sometimes in Minneapolis since her brain surgery.

Hello i live in tulsa oklahoma where there arnt many people who help people in need i am a single mom i have lost my car with my boyfriend when he left me he took my car kicked me and my 7 yearold daughter out on the street we are living from hotel to friends back to hotels i cant get a job with no stability im so stressed and sad its almost christmas and we have nothing i want to show my daughter life can be good and not a struggle tulsa has so much crime its scary being all alone

Hi, my name is Mercedez. My car was just repossessed yesterday. I was behind on payments because my fuel pump had gone out on it so it was hard to do my job because I used my vehicle to deliver things to the city. I had just barely got it fixed a month ago and was starting to get my hours back but dealership did not wait for payment. He said he would hold for 10 days if I were able to come up with $1,175. If there is anything you would be able to do for me, it would greatly be appreciated. I have 2 boys who depend on me. Thank you for your time.

I have been diagnosed with cancer stage 3 and my chemo treatments are every 3 weeks my car has been broke down for 6 months I have income and my hospital is 65 miles just there I’ve been unable to work due to the effects of the chemo can someone help me plz get a car we have no public transportation where I live I need a reliable vehicle

my name is john davis I’m 38 single father of a 5 year old son with autism and adhd. my car recently broke down and don’t have the money to fix it right now on my own due to injury at my recent job I’m still fighting work comp.I have not found any resources to help fix it. I’ve never ask anyone for help before but in my son’s case I’m reaching out asking for it

My name is Marlene I am in need of a car or help to fix the car I have that iOS broke I had a car for 13 years and I had to go and get a different one this year it has several issues and now the head gasket has to be replaced even though I have only had it 4 months and have taken it to the place I bought it several times to be looked at and did every thing they told me to do it is the only way I have to get to work I am a CNA and I do home care . So I barely make ends meet. I have had some illness with no ins but I have managed to stay working doing what I do. My problem is now I have a car note on top of everything else and a car that is not able to be drive. I have called several places for help with no luck because they say they do not have funds if you can help in any way please. Intact me at 615 347 6900 thank you

I just lost my Beloved Husband on Sept. 10th, 2016 & am searching for a way to obtain a vehicle to get to & from work. His passing has left me slightly desperate to get everything in order. I want to thank you so very much for your time in compiling these lists. Means there is hope out there for those of us struggling just to get over life’s bumps in the road.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cynthia Britton

I need help with a minor repair for a 200 Toyota Corrolla I’m in California Orange County I just got this car and ts not passing smog I got estimate and it will cost me $250.00 that I don’t have please help

Louisiana is the lowest paid state why we can’t get help? I’m a single mom trying to make ends meet. My car broke down so I have to find a ride to work working ten hours a day for 7.25 the repairs are 400.00 I need help. Where can I go

Hi, I am in Florida, a couple of months ago the transmission went out in my SUV and I wasn’t able to afford to fix it. At the time I was living with my daughter and her family. I am 60. My other daughter asked me to move to Georgia so I thought this would be a good opportunity for me since I would have a way to work. Due to unfortunate circumstances we had to come back. A couple of days later I became ill and ended up in the hospital. Had to have surgery and came back to my daughters then ended up sick again a day later and had to have surgery again. After I left hospital my daughter could not afford for me to stay but a week so my cousin was kind enough to let me stay with her 4 hours away. Now I have no job and no car. I feel having a car is vital in my situation because I could already be working now since I am well. I really miss my family too and can’t stay where I am only to the end of September, but I want to be back where my family is, so a car is vital for work in order to find an apartment. There is just me and no other income. I need a car badly. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Any information about car repairs in WASHINGTON STATE wold be greatly appreciated. My mother is disabled and low income. She uses her car to go to the doctors/get medicne and get groceries. Any information would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
Thanks from WASHINGTON!

I’m in OKC, OK & didn’t see my state listed above. However, I did apply to the ones listed before states came into play. You’re an Angel! Thanks Fir All That You Do & All You Have Done! ❤

Here’s my story…..

I’ m a single mom & nursing student working 1 part time to job and 2 PRN (as needed) jobs make ends meet. I had to take a leave of absence from college and I was only 3/wks from finishing but I had to due to transportation issue. I back in now and last day will be 12/12/16. I am in the process of transferring from government assistance, Thank God. I was doing ok for myself until my transmission went out in my car. I’ve owned it for about 8/yrs. After tranny went out (no longer have the car) my boyfriend at the time took all as much weight off me as he could and did his best to carry it. Well…after so much of that and him loosing his truck one day while taking my son to work. Shortly after that I started to slowly lose him until he just slipped away. It hurts my heart bad, I know my weigh is heavy at times but I never intended or even thought I’d lose who I tthought could have been my future husband. Every nurse deserves a husband right, every good woman that is…. Well, I’m on my own now with God leading and now doing my best to keep from falling aparr.. I get pinned in November & graduate, Walk The Stage, Yaaaaay, on 12/15/2016. Has it been rough and tough? Yes!!! Is it worth it? YES!!! If others only knew where I come from they’d understand my drive and determination. I know hurt, pain and hunger etc all too well. I want to take part in helping change lives of others one heart at a time. I’m very private so when my big sister found out I had been catching the bus to school, work and to interviews she Made me take her car even though her transmission is going out too, what are the odds. Hers is still running good but slips like it’ll go any day now. She wouldn’t take no for an answer and she now depends on her boyfriend for rides until I get myself together. She has no children so she said, “Take it for now and get yourself together.” Only thing is that I have no way of getting another vehicle right and I’m huring so bad for my sister….I pray she doesn’t lose her better half becuase of me & my situation. Now if what she has done isn’t PURE LOVE I ain’t never seen it before. We had a rough upbringing and made a pack as kids to Never leave the other standing alone. We’ve lived up to that through the Grace of God and are now in our late 30s aiming to do better for ourselves simply so we can help others. I’m still diligently working hard as I can to get settled. I took a car loan out on my car before tranny went out and I still pay on that every month too. I don’t mind working hard, bettering myself and doing what it takes to make sure we not only survive but het to better grounds & stay there. It just gets a little overwhelming at times. I do more laughing and joking to hid the pain from my children and others. So much that I don’t think anyone realizes that I’m really in a lot of pain but my big sister ,Shacopie/Guardian Angel, and those who Truely know me. I’m a believer in Christ, he keeps me level headed to keep pushing through my journey. I’ve had a many of blessings bestowed upon me, many being just the joy of being happy and what I call supernatural peace and many being just what we needed in the nic of time we needed it. Even through my struggle I know whiteout a doubt that we are blessed. I love God, Jesus, my children, family & friends, life and people in general. A car would take a huge load off my back right now. I feel blessed, if you only knew where I come from….I’m blessed to be where I am today and blessed because of where God is taking me. It’s taking sweat, tears, dedication, determination, Hard work, alot of Love and journeys to get me here and to keep me going. I’m not finished yet, far from it. I have alot of work myself to do out in the world for others, my time to do that is near and I want to be ready. I have so much love to give, that’s why I chose nursing. ❤

I’m looking for help with my car repairs. The check engine light read 3 transmission codes and my car won’t drive over 40 MPR. I use this car to take my son to and drop school as well as work. I don’t know how I am going to fix it. I live in Sacramento any Inormative would be greatly appreciated

Looking for help with car repair in Tulsa Oklahoma. The company I was working for ran out of work and my truck broke down. It lost all compression on cylinder number 4 and needs new lifters for 1200 dollars. The oil pressure sensor went out to and I put it in in the dealership to habit done because I thought I’d be working and got let go. They are charging me 530.40 for that. I found a mechanic to do the lifters for the above price but have no way to pay. It is extremely hard to find a job and get back and forth. I also use my vehicle to do the kind of work I do which is construction. I have no one to help me and I’m in desperate need. I’m an ex addict in recovery in veterans court in Tulsa oklahoma. I attend N/A meetings weekly and work an active 12 step program with a sponsor. I’m doing everything required of me and more. I also live in an Oxford house that I opened that is also a re-entry house for people coming out of prison. I help people all the time usually with rides to job interviews and meetings and getting setup so they can restart their lives. So any and all help would be very appreciated. Thank you!

Looking for auto repair in New York City. My husband has MS and need our vehicle to get around. Our ac stoppes working mid summer and we also have no heat which worries me since winter is around the corner. Called 211/311 and they had no information. Thanks in advance.

I dont see anything for help with car repairs in Missouri…specifically Jefferson County. I was living in my car and was in a wreck that totaled it. I managed to use the left over money for a car but It needs quite a few repairs, and I have no money. I relocated to my home state after getting no help in AZ from domestic abuse.

Hi I’m a disable perman i just get ssi and don’t get enough money to pay for car repair u my car need repairs see i don’t have anyone to take me around like to doctors,church,and shopping i need my car can someone please help me het my car fixed.

I am a single mother of 2, recently had a job as a EMT here in the state of AZ, and was fired 4weeks later because my head gasket blew in my 99 Plymouth breeze and I couldn’t afford to fix it. I was a ward of the state( I have no family I can lean on for support or help.) My children’s father is in prison and has never helped or been around to help with anything for my kids. I am now receiving food stamps and unemployment and looking at eviction soon. I have been on countless interviews and I continue to run into the same issue of not being able to get to work on time with the use of public transportation, or the bus routes are non existent to the location I need to get to and I would have to walk more than 6miles total getting to and from work. (not that I’m complaining because I’ve always been very athletic, but during the monsoon/ dust storm season or during the hot summer months when it’s as hot as 120 degrees out it is just once again setting me up for frailer. I’m not looking for anyone to feel sorry for me, or give me anything for free because we all know the world does not really function like that. What I am asking for is any resources available in PHX AZ for reasonable car repairs.Taking a Uber is no longer an option because my bank account was closed from all the over draft fees from all the direct auto pays that I had set up from when I was working. I literally busted my tail to get through going back to school, working 80hours so I could afford all of the expenses associated with being a student. I am proud to say I am both State and Nationally Certified, but sadly after only working as an Emt for a little over a month will now never be able to work in the field again because I was fired from the biggest and now only EMS Corporations in the state, not because of poor performance but because I had no way to get to my scheduled shifts on time!! So frustrating, but life moves on I guess. At this point any resources that anyone may have would be more than helpful. I have tried going on YouTube and just watching tutorials on how to replace a head gasket, as I normally just teach myself to do my own car repairs by watching tutorials because I have never have the extra income to cover the cost of getting things fixed. this job is way over my head, and would be another huge expense just trying to purchase all the tools needed to complete. I am mentally exhausted, but wont give up my fight. I have 2 sets of eyes watching and waiting for me to get things back to how they use to be. IF ANYONE reading this has any knowledge on how I can be informed of recourses that will help my situation, I would really really appreciate it.

My sister lives in Rhode Island is low income. Her car needs repairs that she can’t afford. She also takes care of her 90 year old Mom who has Alzheimer’s. So she needs a reliable cars to take her to doctors appointments, grocery shopping etc. can you offer any advice as to a solution for repairing her car or getting another one that is reliable? Thanks in advance, Dan Powers

Does anyone know if there are donations available in stark county, Ohio? Going on 2 years with out a car. I have children, own my home ( i try to make ends meet, some monnths im short), work. However I am unable to get better paying job with out reliable transportation. I don’t live on a nearby bus line. I walk to closest bus stop with my children and drop them off most mornings if I can’t catch a ride. Weather changes are rough! I need help.

Hello my name is Sherri McCullough I live in Pontiac MICHIGAN my son is a adhd autistic bio polar opposition defiant disorder and I have serious medical issues my mom just lost her husband my dad on my birthday on April 17 1915 no one in this home can drive but me I’m handicapped I have a handicap plate I can’t always get us to the doctors when we need it that’s why my dad died he was 68 yrs old my mom is is 72 I only have food stamps and my son’s social security to live on its 492.00 we still have to get toilet paper and essentials or we can’t make it my mom’s entire pension goes for the mortgage we believe in God and the power of prayer so please find it in your hearts and help us we are well below low income please please help us we don’t know where else to turn our eyes are focused on God but even God uses people down her my addresses I below Sherri McCullough @670 south Stirling street in PONTIAC MICHIGAN 48340 my number is 2483927759 I got bad news from the doctor I need more visits I got something wrong with my pancreatic its serious so is my whole family’s condition and my beloved son please have mercy and God be with u and have mercy on us please find someone to help us or whoever reads this let God use u to help us please please thanks for ur help God Bless u always and throughout eternity. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:'(:'( please help us please!!!!!!!!!!!! I cannot work filing for social security but need a vehicle now they said they want meeting with me please God have mercy and somebody please help me I know God will multiply it hundreds thAnks for listening let me know that someone out here besides God and Jesus my son and mom care please don’t ignore this message its our life and if I could make a difference for someone else I would do my best God Bless and thanks for helping I’m standing in Faith God always here’s our prayers and comforts us even in our darkest hours keep my FAMILY in prayer thanks again four everything………..your sis in Christ Sherri……….God Bless U All

I have a friend she’s having a rough time her daughter has autism and needs to be at her doctor’s appointment but my friend car is broke down she needs it fixed that way she can take her daughter to her doctor’s appointments I really appreciate it with my heart if anyone could help my friend

I live in Northern NJ (Essex County) & I am a single mom of a 7 yr old I am in recovery I once was on drugs but thank God He bought me out of that life. I am a part-time employee w/ Chrill Care as a Site Congregate Coordinator I am in desperate need of a vehicle I take public transportation 7 days a week and I walk at time because the bus takes to long. I am in dire need of a vehicle because I need to get my child to doctor and dentist appointments, food shopping, & just to be able to do things w/ her. I see it’s barely any help for low income families in NJ the 2 that’s listed I definitely know I don’t qualify for 1 because I have to be in their shelter and the other program I don’t live in the counties that’s listed. I need help like every other woman but how can I get the help if it’s none in my county?

Hello my name is Blanca Meza im 28yrs old im a mother of two wonderfull boys, unfortunatly for the last two years we have be going thru the worst economic trouble ever i lost my job as a medical asisstant and living off calworks i have a 7and 2yrs old i share custody of my 7yrold withvdad and no car so taking him to our drop off or pick up site is hard i sonetimes dont have money forvthe bus so i dont make it please pl ease if anybody could help me with a car or other transpotation i would be so greatfull i live in los angeles,ca call me at3107223612

Hello
I am 31years old mom of one five years ago find out i had a deadly illness but im still able to work but im living pay check to pay check some day i will go with our so my son is well taking care of. Now my car acting up i use it for work so if i don’t go work no money

Hi I’m a 31 year old widow who (like a lot of others) is struggling to make ends meet. I have 8 kids who I don’t have custody of because I am unable to care for them.They live with their grandmother and are well taken care of.But I myself need help.I am literally at the end of my rope to where I can barely cling on & I just feel like giving up & letting lose. Do you know of any programs in San Antonio Texas that will be able to give me a helping hand? Thank you so much for your time. May GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.

I am in desperate need of reliable transportation. I’m 31 and just now getting my life back together from my poor choices and unfortunate situations. I’m a recovering heroin addict, almost a year clean now. I am almost finished with my legal troubles I had in the past, except for fines and costs. My only family I have is my sister who is state’s away. I have been a victim of domestic violence and I’m just trying to get back on my feet again. I could go on with my story but we all have one.. Some worse than others. I don’t like asking for help but, figured why not try. My number is 513-913-7273. I live in Cincinnati Ohio. If anyone can help I’d forever be grateful. Thankyou for your time.

Hello, My name is Nancy G , I live in Lebanon NH, I am married to the greatest guy ever, my husband Vic. We live in a two room apartment with our kitty Blaze, which is fine by us. You see we met each other at a turning point in both our lives. We were both going through divorces, my husband had just recently gone through his a couple years prior to us meeting, but was still in that transitioning phase. Me I had just left a 7 year ….what I call a hibernation period in my life where nothing seemed to go any where in our marriage ,so I decided I wanted what was left of my life to be joyous and peaceful as I have many health issues. Vic and I have been tested a lot by the stresses of life, we lived in a hotel for our first year together, we tried to stay positive and look at it as our honeymoon :-)we have come a long way, we now have a two room apartment, and a 1999 Volvo that is dire need of repairs. We would love to be considered for help to repair our car. I believe it needs roughly $500-750 worth of work ,stabilizer link , struts? front tires, ect. Any consideration would be greatly appreciated.Nancy &Vic G

I would like to express and acknowledged that I am very glad that there exist a vehicle program which have taken into consideration the necessity for vehicle transportation families

On Friday, I received a call for employment, the opportunity was for over forty hours a week, with the possibility of overtime. However, I was unable to accept the available employment opportunity, due to not having a vehicle to drive there. I do not have anyone to drive me to this location. I am currently unemployed as of just over a couple of weeks ago. I currently utilize the public transportation (Bus) to travel, however, the public transit system does not travel to the location where the employment was offered. I have also just began to utilize a bicycle in conjunction with the transit system to broaden my employment options, and availability. I have simply needed a vehicle to explore various employment options which are available.

I had my own vehicle, however, after my vehicle was inoperable due to engine malfunction, I paid over two hundred and fifty dollars to repair my vehicle, and it had malfunction and stalled while driving it only a few miles after leaving the repair facility.

Moreover, later consequently because I had No where to store, or park my vehicle for a extended period of time, consequently my inoperable vehicle was towed away.

In addition, I had No person to Help with the very minimal fee to retrieve my Vehicle therefore, it was sold at auction, also there were still a few personal items leftover in my vehicle this occurred over a couple years ago or so, I have been without a vehicle since this occurred.

I currently commute via the public transit bus system currently, and I even more recently have begun to utilize my bike in conjunction with the public transit system during the last couple of weeks to maximize my availability and employment options, and opportunities.

I have an College education
I am a Publish Author of a Crime Prevention book

I Do Not use any drugs of any kind, nor illegal drugs and never have, because they have the ability to impair cognitive activity, reasoning, and mental focus, and I prefer to maintain cognitive ability for memory, focus concentration etc.

I would appreciate any information that you may provide to locate a vehicle assistance for employment program within my general local area of Oakland, Michigan.

Hi, I’m 34 years old and a recovering drug addict. I’ve been clean and in a program for almost 10 years now. I’ve been going back to school and only have 1 semester left to receive my first degree in GS and 2 semesters left for my Political Science degree. On top of that, I’ve been hired at my dream job. It required an F.B.I background check and I start the day I am cleared which will be any day now. I have a car. It’s a 2003 Toyota Camry. It overheated and I’ve paid every cent I had saved changing a thermostat and a radiator, but now they say I need to change the Head Gaskets. I’ve found the parts for $40 but the labor they want is insane. I would be willing to do anything at this point to help fix my car. If anyone anywhere has any suggestions please let me know. I live in Las Vegas NV. We are consistently rated the city with the worst public transportation in the country. Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions.
Sincerely,
Richard Ginocchiginocchirichard@yahoo.com

need help getting my car repaired because I don’t have the money to repair the mechanic said it cost2500 dollars to fix I’m a mother who is trying to look for work and can’t do nothing without my car I need help getting my car can you help or can recommend some resources that can, I live in Homestead Florida

Hello I’m a single mother of one 1 but I actually have two other kids. On Monday the 18th. It flood real bad and my only transportation was under water it going to cost me about 2500 for part for my 2000 Ford explorer. I really don’t have the money to fix it. The only income I had was my seasonal tax job. And now I really need help to repair my vehicle. If there any help out with there can anyone contact my with an email.

I am a single mother of a two year old boy suffering from autism he is currently being treated at kaiser permanente in rancho Cordova and where we reside there is no busses or light rail station within 10 walking distanc so we have been reaching out to family and friends with little to no help we really need a safe reliable vehicle so he can continue his treatments we appreciate your help in advance

Hi. My name is Shelly and I’m a single mom of an 8 &12 year olds. I have stage three cancer and I am on disability. We don’t have s car and we desperately need one. I have trouble getting to my doctor and getting the Kids to where w
They need to be. If I can’t get as car, i t could litterally life or death. If I miuss my chemo, my children could end up with no parent. Please help us get a car. I’m on disability and only get 800 dollars a month. There just isn’t enough for a car.

Helllo I am a single mom of two kids one is a special needs child I am also relocating because of some domestic violence problems I have a poniac in need of repair where I live is dual and it’s a mile to the bus stop.I love in indianapolis are there places here that can help

My name is Jolee Graham I am a single mother of 3 and also a student in college my car broke down 2 weeks ago and I am living off of tanf right now trying to finish school I’m in need of a car really bad if anyone has any information of how I can get one of those really appreciate it God bless you can get ahold of me at 309 300 0826

Dear Angels of Mercy: My name is Jamie Mitchell and I’m unemployed with 2 boys in high school. I am 52 years old and I have Type 1 diabetes as well as my 15-year old son. Our medications are very expensive even with assistance. The complications from 42 years of my chronic disease has given me chronic MRSA and limits my work opportunities. I have been struggling for for more than two years after my former employer got rid of me because of my diabetes and while it is in legal arena, I am losing everything. I am not gonna give up, though. I am currently driving a 2003 Kia Rio which is nearing 200,000 miles, but I have already put in $2,400+ into it after only paying $800. It is getting old and rigor mortis is days away. I am currently seeking assistance with repairs of another $300+ so I can drive at night as the lights stopped working recently. My check engine light has been on four times in a year and a half causing the thousands of dollars in repairs! I just cannot afford them anymore with not having steady income coming in. I recently had a wreck as a result in getting (4) new used tires for $110 and I sure did pay for that. My car fishtailed in the rain and I slammed into the guardrail on the entrance ramp causing major damage to the front rim and blowing out the front tire. I was going about 45-50 miles per hour and this was frightening to say the least. When will this season end. This will cost another $400-$450 to repair. The mother of my sons will not let my boys come and see me as she is afraid for their safety in this car and so am I. Currently, I cannot drive my vehicle at night, with my boys nor on the interstate or long distance(3 hours away) to see my sister who is going through chemotherapy for breast cancer. I have no friends or family, with additional funds, as times are tough for many people. I am hoping and praying to receive some help at this time. Is there some your company can do to assist me? If not, can you refer me to a company that can? I can be reached at 931-548-9949. Please call me as soon as you are able! Thanks and God Bless!!

I just had to reply to you and this awesome site you have made here. You are a wonderful lady, and I appreciate all the time and research and work you have put into this, free of charge. Just out of the kindness of your heart! If there was even 1/10 of the people out there that were ad kind ad you, this world of ours would be such a better place. I thank you from the bottom of my heart! My name is Leah, I’m almost 51 years old, and I have a 16 yr old daughter still at home with me. I’m on SSDI due to severe arthritis & PTSD. My car is a wreck, I don’t know if it’s even repairable, but I’m in desperate need of transportation to Dr appointments for myself 2 times a week and to get my daughter to school & home. Hopefully I can find some Assistance with this here in Janesville Wis where we live. Agan, thank you for all of this information!! Have a Blessed Day!!

Hello I’m a 52 yr old disabled single lady. I’m on a very fixed income. SSI and need help in finding a nice sm truck for free. My old truck breaks down leaving me stuck in my chair in the dead of winter.
Your info is a God send to a lot of people but I saw nothing for the state of Washington are we just sol..pardon..or did I just miss it? My eyes are as bad as my truck . no joke.. Please any info would make an old lady day, RSVP to jenn c/o. doltonjust1@gmail.com
And thank you and tell your mother thank you for raising a kind and caring soul As you are .. GOD bless you.
Jenn..

I am so happy for this opportunity to ask for assistance for my family. We have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the engine locked on us a week after we moved into our new Section 8 home it’s going to cost a lot to get it fixed and we are seeking help for my husband who works 2 jobs . Please we need your help

Thank you so much for your time, effort, and dedication to collecting all this information. I’ve surfed for last 2 days trying to find help for my daughter and grandson. Wish I had came across your site first; would have saved me a lot of time. Not to mention, I hadn’t collect a fraction of programs that you have listed here. Thank you again

I’m so in need of help fixing my jeep life has really been hard for me n my 14 daughter cause pretty much my jeep was our shelter plus I need to get doctors appointments n she need to get to school In Jesus’s name can somebody please help me

Oh my goodness, thank you, thank you! What a great resource. You are so right, this information is not readily available, and is such a huge need. Thank you for spending the time, energy, and perhaps even money to put out this information that is helpful to so many.

I am single mother of four kids and in need of a car. I’ve been struggling this past year. Lost my job, my home and my car. It’s been so hard trying to get to interviews, doctor appointments, go to grocery shopping and other business on the bus with four kids. Not having transportation has been hard to get my life back on track. I need help please.

I am 44yo Single Mother & Grandmother. I have an extreme emotional (psychological) disabled daughter 16yo who has been in & out of inpatient hospitals 13 times over past 3yrs. She can’t attend regular public school, therefore she attends an Alternative H.S. and is working hard towards Graduating in 2017. She is currently a Junior (11th grade). The school she attends in NOT in our District. I live in a rural area of Wisconsin & the local school district doesnt offer Alt Education. The school my daughter has been attending since Sept 2014 is about 20miles away. I have paid friends & family to transport her to & from school since Feb 2015. My car was salvaged after the engine block cracked in February. I am the SOLE caretaker & Legal Guardian of my 3yo granddaughter. Her mother is my oldest daughter who is 25yo. She has been an Addict, in & out of jail or rehab since pregnant with my granddaughter. I have raised my granddaughter since birth & became obtained custody 2yo after her Father died from Heroin overdose at age 23. My granddaughter has nobody else to care & provide for her since her mother is unable to, her Father is deceased & his side of Family won’t accept my granddaughter into their lives. She has NEVER met any family members from her Fathers side. She has been diagnosed as Severe Developmental Delay. Physically she is fine. She has learning disabilities & behavior problems. Nov 30 she will attend Early Child Education within the Elementary level of local school district. She will attend 5 days week, 3hr each day. The school provides transportation, however my granddaughter has extreme Sensory issues, where sounds (that most ppl don’t even notice) will throw her into full-blown meltdowns. The driver isn’t trained to handle such issues. My fear is that when the weather becomes colder, I won’t be able to provide some basic needs for BOTH my girls. I won’t be able to walk thru mounds of snow, carrying groceries & pushing a stroller with my granddaughter strapped in. I don’t have family to depend on, they passed away from Cancer. My only brother lives in Tennessee. I am a Breast Cancer Survivor myself. I HAVE worked ALL my adult life. Until the needs of both children came between work & having to care for them. I don’t regret having to give up very well-paying career. I would do anything for my Angels. Even asking for help, when I am so accustom to taking care of them on my own. My family is desperately in need of transportation. There is NO public transportation in my area for 30 miles. I contacted local County Agencies. There is no help for us, since the need for a reliable vehicle isn’t for getting & keeping a job. I DO WORK. Just not outside my home.

Good morning, my name is Dominique Pace and I’m unemployed with 3 kids. I have been struggling for a while now just trying not to give up. I’m currently seeking assistance with repairing my vehicle to pass inspection. The check engine has been on for several months and I cannot afford the repairs. The back brakes went out yesterday as I was returning home with the kids from their school. We were terrified as the car slid all over the road. I was able to regain control and make it home safely driving very slow. I have no friends or family able to help at this time. Is there some your company can do to assist me? If not, can you refer me to a company that can? My phone number is 214 714 8689, please contact me asap!

Single disabled mother with ssi and ssdi but on secretly fixed income if I work around 20 hours a week. I live in Colorado and need new tires or even decent used tires as mine are illegal at this time. I need help before the snow flies. Any one know of help for me?

I’ve added the contact info for a young, single mom that is hard working, and needs a reliable car for her business and her 11 month old.
Thank you so much for this list. This is the third person for whom I’ve needed to help find a car.

Hi I live north k.c.mo. Iam a senior need to found help getting some work on my car. Few items need fixing I have no air or heat.for one thing. Winter is coming need car for cancer doc plus others.
Fixed income have no extra moneyreally need some help

I just wanted to let you know that the Syracuse, NY “Independence Through Transportation Program” is no longer active. I am currently looking for a vehicle for my two young children and myself and looked into that program and they said it is no longer active. Just giving you and others in the area a heads up! ?

I live in Beaverton Mi 48612. Is their anything around me that helps out on free cars? I have a disabled daughter that lives with me along with her 5 year old son. I am receiving only $464 a month widow benefits. I also been going to the doctors allot for my back pain. Muscle and none degenstive disorder. . Thank you. . I really hope you can help me. .

Where can I get help in NC. Wheels for hope only helps people on disability working or drug rehab. Does Apex UMC help. On disability. Car needs $1200.00 worth of work. My income is $750. Have back injuries but drive n get around. Lots appts. 919-225-4549. If no answer. 919-824-1748. Thanks. Really need help

Hello im looking to see if someone in riverside ca area can fix my car im low income and single mother of 3 children my oldest starts school soon and i dont have the money to fix my car by myself to get around town and take my kids out if you kniw any information can please email me back thank you

Hi, I am a 27 yr old single mother of 3 children. Twins boy and girl who will be 8 years old in october and my little boy will be 4 end of November. I have been a single mother now for almost a year and it is rough. We live in las vegas,nv and their dad moved to georgia. I dont have really any family or friends to help. I greatful because after being a stay at home mom for 6 years and in an abussive relationship, ive got a job but unfortunately im not working a lot of hours and it is so hard to find another job. With it being soo hot as well my kids complain about walking. My oldest son has epilepsy and we are constantly going to the doctor. Which is on oposite side of town as well. So with school work and my little one its hard to manage time.I did not see any resourses in las vegas at all. If anyone knows of any please i would greatly appriciate if youd email me. I look around constantly for any resource for help of any sort because i really am struggling. Ive come a long way and i thank God for that. I just would love to be a better mom and not struggle as much. Thank you for taking time to hear my story. God bless!

I am a combat vet who lost his wife and now my only car with a family of 5 and school right around the corner I could really use some help in either getting my car fixed or help in getting something that will get me and my children to the Doctors and to by food. I am in a very hardship situation and will take any advice prayers anything to help me keep my children in school. I am begging for help for me and my children. I don’t care what I have to do in order to do for my children.

Hi,
I am a social worker working with someone who owns a car, but cannot drive it because he cannot afford the registration fees. Are there any programs that would assist with this? Please let me know. Thanks!

Hello,
I am a mature single mom with a young teen living in Atlanta. I have recently started a job I love ,which will go great with my second seasonal hospitality job. Sadly,it takes me 2 hours on Marta to make a 15 to 20 minute commute by car. It is very stressful and costs more than the gas my old Saturn used. I am in need of a vehicle. I would appreciate ANY suggestions ! I am willing to agree to a Realistic payment plan.
Please call Fay Henderson @ 404 454 6990

I am a therapist working with a family in Franklinton, NC. This family has just moved into an apartment after being homeless and living in shelters. The family is mom and 3 kids..12, 14, 15 (1 girl, 2 boys). The mom left the abusive dad, who has drug/alcohol problems about 9 months ago. One of the boys is my client that I see 3x’s a week to help him understand what happened in the past is not his fault. The client is making progress in accepting what happened is wrong and no one’s fault. Mom is so invested in her son’s treatment, she is trying very hard to be settled in a home, provide for her children and have a car so she can get a job. The bills get paid monthly and then the family has no money the last 10 days of the month.

I am hoping you can help me find a car for the mom. Currently she has 500.00 to put towards a car. Please let me know what you find. I appreciate it your efforts.

I really need help getting a free car, my life has been crazy the last year and half with 3 Surgerys. To my right foot and Ankle, almost loosing my foot to a bad infection, I lost 2 jobs because I could not work due to slowing down to my Disabilities. I live in Victorville Ca. 92395 and would like to go to the nearest location to get a free car please help because trying to get to the doctor, Store etc.. Is Very tough. Thank you Cell 760-261-9626.

I need help getting my car repaired because I don’t have the money to repair because it cost 400 dollars to fix I’m a single mother who is trying to look for work and can’t do nothing without my car I need help getting my car can you help or can recommend some resources that can

Hi. I am needing help. I’m a low income family AMD need four tires for my car. They are size 14. They are so bad that the wire is coming through half of all the tires. I am so scared to drive it. I’m looking to find where I can go that will help me with these tires. Please amd thank you..

hello im trying to find a program that will help me get my car fixed so i can get it inspected. My inspection ran out in march. I need front brakes and 2 new tires for it to pass inspection. Can you help me out with this at all?

I’ve lost my job and my car needs a wheel and tired. It’s my only way to get to a job and I live to far away and there isn’t any public transportation this far out. I need help. I’m losing everything because I can’t get to work. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Thank you for publishing helpful info. I’m a 70-year-old woman w/COPD , among other stuff, who has a dying ’04 Focus (FORD=Found On the Road Dead) and a very low fixed income. My senior housing is literally in the hinterlands where there’s no transportation. I’m afraid and depressed, but your site has given me hooe that perhaps SOMEONE SOMEWHERE will/can help me get my car repaired.
Blessings to you.

MY DAUGHTER PASSED AWAY ON APRIL 26, 2015 FROM CANCER AND SHE HAD 3 SMALL CHILDREN AGES 4, 5, AND 6 . HER HUSBAND IS GOING TO SCHOLL AND HAS NO WAY TO SCHOOL OR TAKE THE CHILDRN TO DOCTORS AND THEY REALY DO NEED COUNSELING . DONALD BOSANKO 915-877-3300